Nashville MB | The Writer’s Round

We’re so back for season Five~!

Come enjoy the monthly Nashville MB series as the cozy taproom at Kilter Brewing Co. transforms into a Nashville-style Writers Round. Each month features intimate performances by four of Manitoba’s finest songwriters who will share their songs in turn. One performs a song, followed by the next writer, and the next, and so on. Each songwriter might join in with the others, add harmonies, contribute a guitar riff, or just listen. Writers talk about how and why they wrote the songs, and there are always lively stories and interaction between the writers.

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:30pm

It's that time of year again: the season finale of Nashville Manitoba! Join us for a night of endearing songs, hearty laughs, and killer tunes. Listen to some of the best songwriters in the local music scene FOR FREE!

On Thursday, June 4, we're joining forces with Kilter Brewing in kicking off their Jeudis Franco Thursdays with a Nashville Manitoba wrap-up featuring acoustic performances from Soul-stirring folk duo Burnstick, high-energy rockers The Haileys, 90s indie-folk songwriter tofusmell, and a return of our brasstronaut host Tyler Del Pino!

Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM

This event is FREE!

All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Rush seating only.

This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.

In partnership with Cluster Festival.

 
 
 

Meet the Writers

tyler del pino (Host)

Many didn’t expect a modest Manitoban to one day become a shapeshifting sonic astronaut - yet despite any doubts, Tyler Del Pino has landed. He emerged Out of a Clear Blue Sky with an increasingly Trews-esque, rock-leaning set, flickering with country and Americana, flanked by propulsive horns, and a rebellious spirit taking notes from Sam Fender and Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.

For the first time as a full band this year, Tyler Del Pino and the Brasstronautz ventured to Western Canada, taking their stellar dispatches and exciting live show on the road. Del Pino was nominated for the 2022 Music Production Award (London, UK) and Album of the Year (In The End) and Male Artist of the Year from the 2021 MCMA Awards.

BurnStick

Burnstick is a Canadian folk music duo forged from passion and unfiltered emotion — where two voices become one powerful musical force. Anchored by the resonant Weissenborn lap slide guitars of Plains-Cree guitarist Jason Burnstick and the rich, poetic songwriting and harmonies of francophone-Métis vocalist Nadia Burnstick, their sound is at once cinematic and intimate. Drawing from a decade of life lived fully — as partners in both art and life — their music carries stories of love, loss, belonging, and the sacred ties that shape who we are. Guided by a fearless creative spirit and unafraid to push boundaries, Burnstick creates soul-stirring landscapes that challenge listeners to feel deeply and reflect inward. Backed by their drummer, Nadia and Jason perform deeply resonant music that always strikes a chord with audiences. JUNO-nominated and critically acclaimed, they stand not only as musicians but as storytellers of heart and human connection.

The Haileys

The Haileys are a rock band from Winnipeg, MB. Known for their high-energy live show, the band pairs gritty guitar and hook-heavy, pop-leaning rock with relatable, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

Exclaim! Magazine calls them “riff-laden garage rock…ready to open for a ZZ Top arena tour.” They’ve recently opened for The Beaches and Arkells, and played at major festivals like NXNE, BreakOut West, and Rockin’ the Fields.

Their latest single, Paper Cut, is available on all streaming platforms!

Tofusmell

tofusmell is the project from the bedroom of Rae Chen. Inspired by 90s indie-folk music, the acoustic sounds of tofusmell originals incorporate emotive lyrics to comment on and explore slices of life.

 
 
 

Check out some of the highlights from previous rounds!

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Kilter Brewing Co.

    450 Rue Deschambault, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0K1

    Website | Facebook | Instagram

  • Yes! We have a small parking lot, and there is residential street parking out front. There is also an additional parking lot behind the building on Rue Deschambault.


    Please note: Cars parked in the industrial parking lot across the street may be towed.

  • Northbound (Stop 50244):

    • 10 St. Boniface-West Broadway (Wolseley-Provencher via Provencher)

    • 56 St. Boniface (Downtown)

    Southbound (Stop 50243):

    • 10 St. Boniface-West Broadway (St. Boniface via Provencher)

    • 56 St. Boniface (St. Boniface)

    Note: Winnipeg’s new transit network launches June 29, 2025, which may affect routes and stops. Check Winnipeg Transit’s updates for real-time changes.

  • We are an "all ages" event, but guests must be of legal drinking age to order alcohol.

    Please note: Some performances may contain mature language or themes that may not be suitable for young children.

    • Wheelchair accessible with no stairs/ramps.

    • Two glass entry doors with push-button openers.

    • Priority accessible parking spot in front of the venue.

  • Seating is first come, first served (no reservations).

  • Most shows run for two and a half hours, including a 15-minute intermission.

  • Photos/videos are welcome! We may also capture content that includes attendees.

    If you post on social media, please consider tagging us! Our handle on all social media platforms is @songsmithsca.

  • We are a listening event, and while we encourage applause, laughter, and even singing along, excessive talking during performances can distract others and is disrespectful to the artists.

    We ask that conversations be kept to before the show, between sets, and after the show. During performances, please keep voices low.

 

Songwriter Alumni

Season Five

Boniface

Flora Luna

FERNANDA

Fuller Hull

KWIAT

Jason Willows

Jovelle

Karina Joy

Kristen McKay

Lady of the Red

Lotai

Mari Padneau

 

Maria Aragon

Rein

Tinge

YBK Shakur

 

Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co. and Cluster Festival.

This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.

 
 

Season Four

Amber Rose

Doug McArthur

Jocelyne Baribeau

Shay Wolf

Bicycle Face

Emma Worley

Kelly Bado

Show Pony

Brandon Post

Eric Lavoie

Kwae Kobain

Tommyphyll_

Brenton David

Erin Propp

The O.B.

Catie St. Germain

Jana Jacobs

Paige Drobot

Dominique Adams

Jared Adams

Paul Bergman

Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.

This season was partially funded by FACTOR Canada.

 
 

Season Three

Andrina Turenne

Emma Peterson

John Wiebe of An Unexpected End

Shay Wolf

Bobby Desjarlais

Fold Paper

Land Locked

Syd Bomek

CEC

Gladly

Lev Snowe

The Prairie Joggers

Courtney Fox

HAVS

Maggie Collins

The Sun Runner

Daggerss

Ila Barker

Raine Hamilton

Desiree Dorion

JD Edwards

Renee Lamoureux

This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.

Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.

 
 

Season Two

Christy T of Paper Machetes

Jace Bodner

SNACKIE

Daiisu

Jacob Brodovsky

Sophie Stevens

Don Amero

JC Campbell

Sol James

Ethan Lyric

Katie MacDonald

STELLAR

Kieran Placatka

Mitchell Makoons

Taylor Jackson

HERA

Onna Lou

Victoria Turko

Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.

 

season One

Featured Artists : Fontine, Slow Leaves, Roman Clarke, Bobby Dove, Diaphanie, Lana Winterhalt, Madeleine Roger, Jonny Moonbean, Nic Dyson, Ila Barker, Larysa Musick, Quinton Blair.

Partnered with Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club